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Justify with the help of an example where a deliberate attempt by humans has led to the extinction of a particular species.

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When Nile Perch, a large predator fish, was introduced in lake Victoria, it started feeding on the native fish, chichlid fish, As a result, chichlid fish became instinct and Nile perch, not finding any food for itself died too.
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